Modality specific safety – RaySafe i2 System User Manual

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RaySafe i2 System User Manual – Safety

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. this equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

MoBIle pHoneS And SIMIlAR Rf eqUIpMent

the RaySafe i2 system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated Rf
disturbances are controlled.

CAUTION

Portable and mobile RF communications can affect medical electrical equipment. Use caution
when using such communication devices within the specified range of medical electrical
devices.

the customer or the user of the RaySafe i2 system can help prevent electromagnetic interference by
maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile Rf communications equipment (transmitters)
and the RaySafe i2 system as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the
communications equipment:

• A minimum distance of 20 cm between a dosimeter and a mobile phone or regular electronic device (e.g. a

computer).

• A minimum distance of 50 cm between a dosimeter and a medical device or intended radiator (e.g. a

wireless router).

NOTE

These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

ModAlIty SpeCIfIC SAfety

WARNING

During communication between the real time display and dosimeters, personal data is
transmitted in open air.

Be careful when using a dosimeter while being near a patient and make sure that the dosimeter does not fall or
comes in contact with other equipment (such as a catheter) to endanger the procedure.

do not move a dosimeter to an unknown environment (for example another hospital). If you are visiting
unknown environments, there is a risk that personal data is registered there. for correct registration of staff
dose data, only use the dosimeter within designated environment.

Unfors RaySafe declares that all Ce marked RaySafe i2 products incorporating Radio and telecoms terminal
equipment functionality are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
directive 1999/5/eC.

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